Sermons on God Is With Us:

Church Health, Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

Sources; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Willow Creek; Ten Characteristics of a Healthy Church Vision -- New England; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Sonlife Ministries -- Dann Spader; Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches-- Natural

See Part 1 for Introduction; 5. Empowering Leadership The proof of a good leader is creating another leader, not more followers. Develop servant-leadership by strategically mentoring, teaching and serving the believers. A true leader’s measure of success is when they have succeeded in helping ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-11

The Working Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

The working of the Holy Spirit in Elisha’s ministry and the N.T.

The Working of the Holy Spirit I. The Holy Spirit’s Working In Elisha’s Ministry (II Kings 2-13) 1. Miraculous Parting of the Jordan (2:12-14) 2. Miraculous Healing of the Waters (2:18-22) 3. Miraculous Judgment of Irreverence (2:23-25) 4. Miraculous Water Appears ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Every Church Should Be Of Sound Doctrine

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 19, 2011

Sound doctrine is part of the true Church.

Every Church should be of sound doctrine 1. The Salvation for sinners. 1 Tim.1: 15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 2. The Inspiration of the Scriptures 2nd Tim.3: 16All ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Sheep

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 7, 2013

Jesus is the Good Shepherd that loves and cares for His sheep.

Jesus’ Sheep October 6, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is the Good Shepherd that loves and cares for His sheep. Focus Passage: John 10:22-30 Supplemental Passage: "I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Our integrity is a precious commodity.

Job 27:3-6 3 As long as my breath is in me, And the breath of God in my nostrils, My lips will not speak wickedness, Nor my tongue utter deceit. Far be it from me that I should say you are right; Till I die I will not put away my integrity from me. My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Necessities Emphasized By Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 14, 2016

We need to listen to the master and follow his leader ship.

SPIRITUAL NECESSITIES EMPHASIZED BY CHRIST (1) Inward Righteousness. Matthew 5: 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. (2) A childlike Spirit. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Thursday: "And With Your Spirit."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017

"I figure I have a better chance of running into Jesus here than most places."

Holy Thursday "The Lord be with you;" "And with your spirit." The roots of this dialogue is based on when God shared Moses' spirit with the 70 Hebrew elders in the Book of Numbers, verse 11:25. The verse says that God took some of the spirit that was upon Moses and put it upon the seventy elders; ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:25

Denomination: Catholic

It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2019

I took S.M. Lockridge’s message, probably preached 70 years ago, and adapted it by making it into rhyming verse which increases it's power. You can add this at the end of your next Easter message for a powerful ending.

A. IT’S FRIDAY, BUT SUNDAY’S COMING 1. It’s Friday! Jesus is praying, Peter’s straying, Judas is betraying -- But Sunday’s comin.’ 2. It’s Friday. Pilate is judging, the council is fudging, the crowd’s are shouting, the disciples are pouting. Mary is crying & Peter’s denying. But they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beware Of The Enemy Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Satan is always moving. He is actively encountering the Christian and the church.

Beware Of The Enemy Ephesians 6:11 Introduction: Satan is always moving. He is actively encountering the Christian and the church. Let’s take a look at this arch-enemy. I. His Structure See Mark 5:9; Eph. 6:11. His schemes refer to his methods. A. He is Multiplied “Legion” is a key word. It ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Tailor Made Chariot

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 2, 2020

You don’t have to fake your success, be brave to accept your struggles and failures and muster your strength to win! YOUR CHARIOT IS GETTING READY!

Tailor made CHARIOT Genesis 41:43 “Then he had Joseph ride in the chariot reserved for his second-in-command. And wherever Joseph went, the command was shouted, “Kneel down!” So Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of all Egypt.” You don’t have to fake your success, be brave to accept your struggles and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Arrows Of Truth # 22 - What Is The 1st Cord Of Connection To The Local Church? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 22 - What is the 1st cord of connection to the local church? Last time we introduced the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). We will look at the three cords of connectedness over the next three ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12, Philippians 1:7-11, Philippians 1:25-26

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

The righteous shall live by faith.

Living by Faith February 16, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The righteous shall live by faith. Focus Passage: Galatians 2:11-21 Supplemental Passage: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Types Of Intercessors Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

The watchmen stood guard on the walls of the holy city 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

TOPIC: Types of Intercessors The role of an intercessor is mirrored in the responsibilities of the ancient watchmen of Jerusalem. The watchmen stood guard on the walls of the holy city 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They were the eyes and ears of the people. They knew that thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

How Do You Make Bitter Water Drinkable?

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jun 1, 2002

A Sermon on Bitterness and how to get help from the Word on that

Start at Ex 15:20 – 21 Then Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took the timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. 21. And Miriam answered them: “Sing to the LORD, for He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:20-26, Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Not Here, He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 27

HE IS NOT HERE, FOR HE IS RISEN Matthew 27 v. 62 - ch 28 v. 20 we see here:- 1. The Priority of His Resurrection i.e. if Christ is not risen:- (a) His Divinity is Disproved -He is a fraud in His person, his position, his practice, and his pronouncements (b) His Death is Dismissed - He is a ...read more

Denomination: Holiness